The most recent press release, "Over Half of Females Serving Time for a Violent Offense Were Arrested Within 5 Years of Release from Prison," was submitted on April 28.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs published three press releases the month before, marking a 133.3 percent increase for the current month.
The Office of Justice Programs focuses on crime prevention through research and development, as well as grants and supports to state, municipal, and tribal criminal justice agencies.
Grants provided through the program have addressed police hiring, equipment acquisition, community policing, school violence response, and crisis intervention.
Press releases by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in April
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Over Half of Females Serving Time for a Violent Offense Were Arrested Within 5 Years of Release from Prison | 04/28/2023 |
| Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime Hosts Candlelight Vigil to Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 26, 7-8 P.M. | 04/24/2023 |
| Justice Department Issues Dear Colleague Letter to Courts Regarding Fines and Fees for Youth and Adults | 04/20/2023 |
| BJS Releases Work Assignments Reported by Prisoners, 2016 | 04/20/2023 |
| 77% of Persons Entering State Prison in 2014 Had Been Arrested 5 or More Times | 04/14/2023 |
| 63% of Local Jail Jurisdictions Screened for Opioid Use Disorder at Intake; 19% Initiated Medication-assisted Treatment for OUD in 2019 | 04/12/2023 |
| Readout of Office of Justice Programs Leadership Participation in Miami Second Chance Month and Community Violence Intervention Events | 04/06/2023 |